Community Support Companion - South Bay Areas

divh2Supporting Adults With Disabilities/h2pWe are looking for a compassionate, people-oriented person to support adults with disabilities in their everyday lives. If youre a caring, positive person who isnt afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in positive behavior supports and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate. The fulfillment and satisfaction that comes with helping others always surpasses the challenges of this job!/ppstrongComprehensive PAID training!/strong/ppstrongPay: $20.00 - $22.00/hour/strong/ppstrongYour daily routine can include:/strong/pulliFacilitating meaningful community connections/liliEstablishing friendships/liliExploring and participating in a variety of recreational and educational activities with your client/liliTeaching independent life skills/liliIncreasing helpful, adaptive behaviors/liliHaving fun!/liliDriving clients in your personal vehicle and/or taking public transportation/li/ulpstrongWhat is Supported Living?/strong/ppSupported Living Services allow individuals with developmental disabilities to live in their own homes in the community, while developing independent living skills, creating meaningful relationships, and participating as active members in their families and communities./ppWe serve the greater Los Angeles county area in cities such as: Brentwood, Belair, Koreatown, West LA, Culver City, Bel Air, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Palos Verdes)./ppstrongResponsibilities/strong/pulliAble to support clients in their daily routines; including, but not limited to, nutrition, self-care, social, recreational, personal relationships, money management, etc./liliProvide emotional support/liliAct quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency/li/ulpstrongImportant Details/strong/pulliPart-Time/liliOvernight- pay varies based on the type of shift (sleep - $19.00 or awake)/lilistrongMust have own reliable vehicle to transport clients/strong/lilistrongMust be willing to take public transportation/strong/lilistrongMust have proof of auto insurance/strong/li/ulpstrongIdeal Candidates:/strong/pulliIndividuals who love working with adults, elderly, and helping individuals/liliStudents studying Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Human Development, or related fields/liliCaregivers/liliDirect Support Professionals/liliRespite Workers/liliParaprofessionals/liliLNA/CNA/liliNursing home facilitators, Program administrators/li/ulpstrongRequirements:/strong This is an entry-level position./pulliCommitted to health safety/liliWell-organized and reliable/liliExcellent communication and people skills/liliPositive and compassionate attitude/liliStrong ethics/liliPhysical stamina/liliMust be able to lift up to 20 lbs. or physically assist individual/lili(Willing to be) CPR/First-Aid certified/liliHigh school diploma or equivalent/liliA valid drivers license/liliOwn a reliable vehicle/li/ulpstrongBenefits/What we offer you:/strong/pulliMedical and Dental insurance for employees who work over 30+ hours per week/liliMileage reimbursement/liliVacation Time Off Holiday Pay/liliEmployee discounts; fun employee events/liliOn-the-job training, career development, and advancement opportunities/lili401(k) Plan/liliA rewarding work environment/liliMeaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve/liliDynamic work environment, no day is ever the same as the next/liliFlexible work schedules/li/ulpSchedule:/pulli4 hour shift/lili8 hour shift/lili12 hour shift/li/ul/div

Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis